At the recent Perennial Plant Association Symposium in Cincinnati, Tony Avent of Plant Delights Nursery described this current moment in horticulture as a new “Victorian Age” because of the sheer volume of new introductions produced by the industry every year in perennials, shrubs and edibles.

As I write this, it’s that time of year again. The days are shortening rapidly and the fall equinox has long since passed. Mornings bring with them a chill that makes one snap awake as soon you hit the outside air. And trees bring both a simultaneous awe at their incredible fine autumn clothing of the richest of colours and a tinge of sadness that the heady days of summer are nearly over and that cold, darker days are just around the corner.

Sept. 9, 2014 – Narrowing down which plants to stock in the garden centre could be a real challenge if the number of strong performers thriving in Landscape Ontario’s trial gardens are any indication of what the horticulture industry has to look forward to in the coming years.